Downtown Clawson Master Plan Kickoff Meeting June 11, 2014 Your Clearzoning Team Rod Arroyo, AICP, President Jill Bahm, AICP, Principal Planner Joe Tangari, Associate Planner Sheila Starks, GIS & Graphics Specialist Bill Stimpson, Transportation Engineer 2 1
Downtown Master Plan Process 1. Data Collection/Inventory now through early July 2. Downtown Analysis June August A. What s working/what needs work B. Public input survey 3. Plan Preparation September A. Public input summary B. Goals & Objectives C. Future Land Use D. Focus areas: Infill design concepts, expansion area, refined recommendations from Visioning Report E. Implementation Strategies 4. Draft Plan October 5. Required Review October/November 6. Public Hearing December/January 7. Approval by DDA, Adoption by Planning Commission, & Adoption by City Council 3 Downtown Analysis Frontage Assessment Sample 4 2
Downtown Analysis Frontage Assessment Sample 5 Questions for You June 2014 Visioning Report General reactions? One story buildings? Expansion areas? Online Public Input Survey (June July) What is missing? What more information would be useful? What are people tired of being asked? 6 3
AZ CA One Story Buildings In an Urban Context MI 7 MI OH Questions for You June 2014 Visioning Report General reactions? One story buildings? Expansion areas? Online Public Input Survey (June July) What is missing? What more information would be useful? What are people tired of being asked? 8 4
Future Projects Clearzoning Ordinance 9 Most Ordinances Look Like This 10 5
Online Ordinances Look Like This 11 Clearzoning Clearzoning is about transformation It consolidates text and adds graphics, reducing bulk and clarifying regulations 12 6
Clearzoning The end result is a user friendly, clear, digital document that: 1. is hosted on your municipal website 2. links the zoning map legend to zoning text 3. connects sections of the code to other sections 4. reduces the number of pages 5. enhances readability and understanding 6. engages users using everyday technology It may also be printed and bound as a hard copy 13 Zoning districts are simply laid out as a two-page spread, containing all basic zoning information 14 7
Each district features an easy-to-read list of permitted uses, with hyperlinks to relevant sections in the ordinance 15 Each district features an easyto read list of basic zoning requirements, with graphics to aid understanding 16 8
Form based districts can be accommodated and help illustrate community goals 17 Navigation Buttons: Instant access to zoning map Table of contents in one click How To help from every page 18 9
Article Side Tabs: Intuitive access Reach section contents with one click Organization that is easy to understand 19 Using Everyday Technology No fumbling through hundreds of pages No post it notes required Instantly reach any crossreference Save valuable time of citizens, business owners and staff Improve your customer service 20 10
A Clearzoning Ordinance Reduces paper Reduces counter time answering questions Enhances economic development Allows the zoning code to be used around the clock and around the world, and Promotes a better understanding of the Code to developers, business owners, & citizens 21 Thank You! Contact Information: Clearzoning, Inc. 28021 Southfield Road Lathrup Village, MI 48076 248.423.1776 www.clearzoning.com @clearzoning 22 11
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